Balcony Solar in New York
New York's 'Solar Up Now NY (SUNNY) Act' passed both chambers 62-0 and awaits Governor Hochul's signature. It allows up to 1,200 W AC and exempts plug-in systems from interconnection and net metering.
Reviewed August 6, 2026 against primary sources. Laws change — the sources below let you re-check.
Would New York's bill require UL 3700?
No — the bill does not name UL 3700.
listed or certified by an accredited nationally recognized testing laboratory as a complete plug-in photovoltaic system to a standard.
Uses fully generic NRTL language — it does not name UL or UL 3700. Devices must be installed per state fire codes.
Why this matters: “certified by UL” names an organization; “certified to UL 3700” names a plug-in-PV standard. They are not the same claim. Full explainer →
What the law does
- Requires a mechanism that prevents the system from injuriously energizing the building's wiring or the local grid during an outage (anti-islanding).
- Not subject to interconnection or net metering requirements; exports uncompensated unless the customer opts into an agreement.
What's still unsettled
- Passed both chambers May 28, 2026; awaiting the Governor's signature.
Before you buy in New York
This bill is not law yet — until it passes and takes effect, New York's existing utility and electrical rules apply. Even once it passes, the gear has to actually be certified to what the law asks, and today no plug-in kit sold in the US carries UL 3700 yet. What "UL 3700 certified" really means →